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Steve Smith retires from one-day cricket following semi-final loss

Steve Smith has retired from one-day internationals following Australia's defeat to India in the Champions Trophy semi-finals, Cricket Australia said on Wednesday.

Real Sociedad aim to increase Man United misery in Europa League

Real Sociedad are hoping to forget their struggles this season and compound Premier League giants Manchester United's when they meet on Thursday in the Europa League last 16.

Shami admits playing at one venue 'definitely helps' finalists India

India pace spearhead Mohammed Shami has broken ranks by admitting that playing all their Champions Trophy games at one venue in Dubai has been to their advantage.

LeBron breaks 50,000 scoring barrier, Curry sparks Warriors

LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to score 50,000 career points on Tuesday, extending his lead as the league's all-time record scorer by reaching a milestone tally that may never be surpassed.

'Chase master' Kohli lauded after taking India to brink of Champions glory

Virat Kohli was hailed on Wednesday as the "chase master" after his latest trademark innings took India into a third successive Champions Trophy final.

LeBron James first player in NBA history to score 50,000 points

LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to score 50,000 career points on Tuesday, extending his lead as the league's all-time record scorer by reaching a milestone tally that may never be surpassed.

India great Gavaskar backs Rohit after fat-shaming row

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar backed India skipper Rohit Sharma after a fat-shaming post by an Indian politician, saying cricket is about skill not "modelling".

Raducanu 'couldn't see ball through tears' in Dubai stalker scare

Emma Raducanu revealed Tuesday she "couldn't see the ball through the tears" after being targeted by a stalker during last month's Dubai WTA 1000 tournament.

Alcaraz chases third straight Indian Wells title

Carlos Alcaraz will take a softly-softly approach as he vies to become just the third man to win three straight titles at Indian Wells, where he could find a member of that exclusive club, Novak Djokovic, standing in his way in the quarter-finals.

Aussie Open champ Keys tries to temper Indian Wells expectations

Madison Keys says staying grounded in the wake of her breakthrough Grand Slam title at the Australian Open will be key to building on that success as she heads into the Indian Wells hard court tournament this week.

Dortmund did not 'push past the pain' in Lille draw, says Can

Borussia Dortmund captain Emre Can said his side failed to "push past the pain barrier" in Tuesday's 1-1 home draw with Lille in their Champions League last-16 first leg.

Real edge Atletico in Champions League derby as English duo win away

Real Madrid eked out a 2-1 home victory over crosstown rivals Atletico Madrid, while Arsenal and Aston Villa scored emphatic first-leg victories as the Champions League last 16 kicked off on Tuesday.

Dortmund held by Lille in Champions League first leg

Borussia Dortmund were held to a 1-1 home draw by Lille in their Champions League last-16 first leg on Tuesday after a second-half equaliser from visiting midfielder Hakon Haraldsson.

Eagles ink record new deal with Barkley

Philadelphia Eagles star Saquon Barkley has been rewarded for his record-breaking season, which culminated in a Super Bowl triumph, with the biggest ever NFL contract for a running back, ESPN reported.

Young Gunners fire rampant Arsenal into Champions League box seat against PSV

Arsenal's talented teenage duo Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri combined on Tuesday to help the Gunners to an imperious 7-1 Champions League last-16 first leg advantage over a shambolic PSV Eindhoven.

Diaz earns Real Madrid lead on Atletico in Champions League derby clash

Real Madrid claimed a small edge on city rivals Atletico Madrid with a tight 2-1 Champions League last 16 first-leg win on Tuesday.

Liverpool boss Slot plays down 'best team' tag ahead of PSG showdown

Liverpool boss Arne Slot on Tuesday played down suggestions his side are currently the best team in Europe as they prepare for a blockbuster Champions League last-16 showdown with Paris Saint-Germain.

Late goals put Villa in command of Champions League tie against Club Brugge

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery insisted his team still have work to do to reach the Champions League quarter-finals despite a commanding 3-1 victory away to Club Brugge in the first leg of their last-16 tie on Tuesday.

Angry Gambhir hits out at critics of India's one-venue advantage

India coach Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday lashed out at critics of his team playing every game in Dubai, after beating Australia by four wickets in the Champions Trophy semi-finals.

UN human rights experts criticise 'unneccessary' and 'unlawful' Olympic security

Three human rights experts commissioned by the United Nations on Tuesday issued a report saying some security measures for the 2024 Paris Olympics were "unnecessary or disproportionate" while others "were discriminatory or even unlawful".

'Easy' route impossible in Champions League: Barca's Flick

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick dismissed claims his team have an "easy" path to the Champions League final, ahead of their last 16 clash against Benfica.

Smith says 'positives' for Australia despite Champions Trophy exit

Australia captain Steve Smith on Tuesday said his team's inexperienced bowlers would be "better for the exposure" after slipping to a Champions Trophy semi-final defeat by India on Tuesday.

Mavs' Irving ruled out for season with ACL injury - reports

Dallas Mavericks All Star guard Kyrie Irving will miss the rest of the NBA season after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee, according to media reports on Tuesday.

Kohli leads India to Champions Trophy final with victory over Australia

Veteran batsman Virat Kohli rolled back the years with a polished 84 as India pulled off a tense chase to beat Australia by four wickets in the first semi-final of the Champions Trophy on Tuesday.

South Africa preparing for knock-out game as any other, says Bavuma

Captain Temba Bavuma said South Africa will not change their approach for Wednesday's Champions Trophy semi-final against New Zealand despite the team's poor record in knock-out matches.

'No holding back', say Bayern before Leverkusen showdown

Bayern Munich have promised not to die wondering against domestic rivals Bayer Leverkusen as the sides prepare for the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie on Wednesday.

Liverpool boss Slot accused of foul-mouthed rant at ref

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has been accused of aiming an expletive-filled rant at referee Michael Oliver, claiming the official would be to blame if the Premier League leaders did not win the title.

Fears grow that last boat in Vendee Globe will miss cut-off

As Fabrice Amedeo and his boat Nexans-Wewise crossed the finish line at Les Sables-d'Olonne in 32nd position on Tuesday, fears were growing that the last competitor still at sea would miss the Friday cut-off.

Wales wing Adams ruled out of Scotland Six Nations clash

Wales wing Josh Adams has been ruled out of Saturday's Six Nations clash against Scotland at Murrayfield after failing to recover from a hamstring injury.

Luis Enrique says Slot has created 'almost perfect' Liverpool

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique hailed the work done by Liverpool boss Arne Slot and said on Tuesday the Dutchman had built an "almost perfect team" since taking over from Jurgen Klopp at Anfield.

Yokohama beat toothless Shanghai Port in Champions League last 16

Brazilian forward Anderson Lopes scored the only goal as last year's runners-up Yokohama F-Marinos squeezed past Shanghai Port 1-0 away in the first leg of their Asian Champions League last 16 clash Tuesday.

Milan mayor aiming to sell San Siro to Inter and AC Milan by the summer

Inter Milan and AC Milan's bid to to get a new stadium built on the site of the San Siro was boosted on Tuesday after the mayor of Milan said he hoped to sell the iconic old ground to the Serie A clubs before the summer.

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